ZIP Code 45177
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
7
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
2
Water Systems
353%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOS Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 183% of limit
Detected: 7.30 ppt
WILMINGTON CITY PWS
OH1401211 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
6
Above MCL
1
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 7.30ppt | 183% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFHxS Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid | 7.00ppt | 70% of limit
| 10 ppt | Below limit |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 9.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHxA Perfluorohexanoic acid | 8.20ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFBA Perfluorobutanoic acid | 5.80ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
PFHpA Perfluoroheptanoic acid | 5.00ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WESTERN WATER COMPANY
OH8300512 High RiskWater Type
Groundwater
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
1
State
Ohio
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOS Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid | 14.10ppt | 353% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
Note: ZIP code 45177 is served by 2 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.